Author: Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY

Deshaun Watson, 26, will miss the first 11 games of the 2022 Browns season and will be fined $5 million as part of his settlement agreement.

The NFL announced Thursday it had agreed on a settlement with the NFL Players Association to suspend Deshaun Watson 11 games and fine him $5 million.

On Wednesday, the NBA released its 2022-23 regular season schedule. Among the highlights are the Warriors raising their banner on opening night.

Carl Nassib, 29, most recently played with the Las Vegas Raiders, but will rejoin the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he played two seasons.

Frank Gore, 39, played 16 seasons in the NFL and became the league’s third all-time leading rusher with 16,000 yards.

Marshawn Lynch, who played in the NFL for the Bills, Seahawks and Raiders, was arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The NFL filed paperwork to appeal the discipline in the case of Deshaun Watson, who was sued by 24 women who accused him of sexual misconduct.

The NFL determined that the Dolphins had impermissible contact with Tom Brady and Sean Payton in attempts to bring the QB and coach on board.